He was born circa 1776. His father was Agustin Reyna, and his mother was Maria Josefa Gonzalez.
In 1782, he lived in Los Arrieros in household number 105. The church census recorded that he was a young child, casta, and 6 years old. His household included 4 people:
Agustin Reyna, married, casta, age 48.
Maria Josefa Gonzalez, married, casta, age 20.
Dionicio Reyna, a young child, casta, age 6.
Manuel Reyna, a young child, casta, age 4.